Living with Domestic Violence

by Samantha De Bono


How much do you know about domestic violence? Which of these are correct?

It is estimated that 3%, 13% or 33% of all women experience domestic violence in their lifetime?

In Britain alone, a woman is killed by a violent partner or former partner every week, 3 days or 2 weeks?

On average, how many men a year are killed by their female partners or former partners? 22, 52 or 112

On average, how many women a year are killed by their male partner or former partner? 22, 52 or 112?

When a woman is pregnant, she is less likely, just as likely or more likely to be assaulted by her partner?

In Britain alone, police receive a domestic violence complaint every 60 seconds, 6 minutes or 6 hours?

In Britain alone, a woman is assaulted in her home every 6 seconds, 60 seconds or 6 minutes?

Answers.

    It is estimated that 33% of all women experience domestic violence in their lifetime.
    In Britain alone, a woman is killed by a violent partner or former partner every 3 days.
    On average, how many men a year are killed by their female partner or former partner? 22.
    On average, how many women a year are killed by their male partner or former partner? 112.
    When a woman is pregnant, she is 3 times more likely to be assaulted by her partner.
    In Britain alone, police receive a domestic violence complaint every 60 seconds.
    In Britain alone, a woman is assaulted in her home every 6 seconds.

There is never an excuse for violence, if you are in danger, please read my previous blog about keeping safe.

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